Article:		Penny-Pinching PowerBook
Subject:		Similar experiences
Date:		2003-07-24 17:11:21
From:		anonymous2
Oh yes, I love these stories! It's nice to know there are others who appreciate the tech efforts of past -- especially when the results are still very usable today. I went through my Duo 2300c vs 1400 issue about 3 years ago and actually ended up with a used bullet-proof 3400c/200 bought locally that is a battle-horse. I'm running OS 8.1 with Zip 100/CD/floppy expansion modules. Even though I use OS X at work, I still have a love for the power, yet simplicity of 8.1. With 144mbs of RAM and a 40g IBM HDD on the 3400c, this puppy really zips with Photoshop 4.0, Quark 4.0, Illustrator 8.0, Dreamweaver 3.0 and IE 5.17! Plus if something goes haywire, I know how to deal with it. I have no idea with a un!x system. To those contemplating a 'move-back' I say -- go for it -- as part of the thrill is chasing down the parts 'n' stuff. Oh yes, Donny Monk at PowerbookPlus.com is a true lifesaver!!

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  2003-07-28 13:00:27  anonymous2 [Reply | View]
  
  
  What I have found out is that a pcmcia ATA disk is worth its weight in gold. The device works better than a zip disk. And I can use it between my IBM T30 and the 1400 PB.
  
  Mike Norton
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  2003-07-28 17:12:41  anonymous2 [Reply | View]
  
  
  Mike,
  Sorry I forgot to mention that I do have a PCMCIA 60g external HD drive that partioned and is shared around. Instant file server, of sorts. I like and find Zips are nice for their dual plarform capabilities. Heck, it all works!